Bike Ride – Sunday 14th April

This month’s ride is this Sunday, 14th April.

Our route will be out towards Claygate via Esher, and then looping around through Thames Ditton and Hampton Court returning along the Thames towpath. The distance will be about 20 miles.

The route map is here: http://bit.ly/ZR9SPS

If you want to come, just turn up at the Hand & Spear at 11am on Sunday.

The next ride after this will be Sunday 12th May.

Jumble Sale

The Veteran-Cycle Club are holding one of their Ripley cycle jumbles at Ripley Village Hall this Saturday, 13th April. There will be plenty of new and old equipment for sale. Doors open at 9am until 2pm with a £1 entry fee.

Muddy Lane

There has been an excellent response to my request for people who have used Muddy Lane to get in touch. Thank you very much. We need to collect as many evidence forms as possible to make a strong case for permitting cyclists to use the lane. If I have sent you a form and you have not yet returned it, could you please do so as soon as possible.

Second Annual Vaguely Interesting Easter Egg Hunt

The next Elmbridge Cycle Group bike ride will be this Sunday 31st March at 11am.

It’s Easter Sunday and time for the second annual Easter Egg hunt. I’ll explain the full details on the day, but briefly you’ll be riding in twos or threes and will need to navigate to various interesting places around the area where there will be some kind of “easter egg” to find.

There will be no fixed route, but expect to cycle around 15 to 20 miles or so depending on how many short-cuts you know or can find.

The start will be at the usual place, outside the Hand and Spear pub near Weybridge Station at 11am. We should finish back at the same place by about 1:30pm, for a late lunch.

If you want to come, just turn up. If you have questions or need to contact me on the day my phone number is 0793-0320241.

The next ride after this will be in two weeks time on Sunday 14th April.

Results

Team Score Place
Harriet and Lesley 26 Joint 1st
Carole and Barbara 26 Joint 1st
Chris and James 22 3rd
Norman and Sandra 20 4th

Woking & Sam Beare Hospice

Alex Shields is organising a sponsored cycle ride for the Sam Beare Hospice on 19th May. She is looking for people to come along and help with marshalling and check in at the start, finish and half way point. Generally being on hand during the event to help with any issues that may arise. (she thinks that people who are used to cycling and taking part in cycling events would be useful)

If you are interested in helping out Alex can be contacted on 01483 881 752, or Mart Speyers (who did the route and came up with the idea) can be contacted on 07939 084 888.

Surrey Wheels for All

This Saturday and during the next couple of weeks there will be Wheels for All sessions at the Sheerwater Track in Woking. This nationally recognised programme makes cycling accessible to all and provides a range of adapted cycles, making cycling an option for young people who find other forms of physical activity difficult.

They have a wide range of cycling equipment to enable almost everyone, whatever their ability or needs, to enjoy cycling. Come along if you want to try out one of their range of adapted cycles, or find out more about training or how to get involved as a volunteer or supporter of the project.

Where: Sheerwater Track, Blackmore Crescent, Woking GU21 5NZ
When: Saturday 30th March 10 am – 11.45 am, Tuesday 2nd April 12.00 – 3 pm, Wednesday 10th April 11.00 am – 2 pm, Sunday 14th April 12.30 – 3 pm
Cost: £2.00 per session
Contact: Matthew.Wing@cycling.org.uk